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Introduction
Windows System Requirements 2
Macintosh System Requirements 2
How To Use Your Manuals 3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4
Where To Get Help 4
Electronic Support Services 5
NERGY STAR Compliance 6
E
Energy-saving Tips 7
Important Safety Instructions 7
1 Basic Printing
Printing from Windows 1-1
Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications 1-2
Setting Default Printer Options 1-4
Checking Printer Status 1-5
Printing from a Macintosh 1-6
What To Do When the Printer Lights Flash 1-8
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2 Printing on Special Media
Using Special Paper and Media 2-1
Letterhead, Preprinted Forms, and Legal-size Paper 2-3
EPSON 360 dpi High Quality and Photo Quality
Ink Jet Paper 2-3
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Film, and
Transparencies 2-3
Envelopes 2-4
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards 2-5
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets 2-5
EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper 2-6
Printing Banners and Other Custom Size Projects 2-6
Printing a Banner from Windows 2-7
Printing a Banner from a Macintosh 2-8
3 Custom Printing
Using Predefined Advanced Settings 3-1
Customizing Print Quality and Special Effects 3-4
Customizing Color Settings 3-7
Using ColorSync on the Macintosh 3-9
Saving Custom Settings 3-11
4 Managing Print Jobs and
Network Printing
Managing Print Jobs in Windows 4-1
Using the Spool Manager 4-2
Using the Status Monitor 4-4
Managing Print Jobs on a Macintosh 4-6
Using Monitor2 4-6
Using the Macintosh Status Monitor 4-8
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Network Printing on a PC 4-9
Setting Up the Host System 4-10
Setting Up Remote Systems 4-10
Setting Up Your Network Path in Windows 95 4-11
Network Printing on a Macintosh 4-12
Assigning a Name to the Printer 4-12
Using the AppleTalk Connection 4-13
5 Maintenance and
Transportation
Replacing an Ink Cartridge 5-1
Removing an Empty Ink Cartridge 5-2
Installing the New Cartridge 5-4
Replacing an Outdated Ink Cartridge 5-5
Cleaning the Print Heads 5-6
Using the Head Cleaning Utility 5-6
Using the Control Panel To Clean the Print Heads 5-7
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 5-8
Aligning the Print Heads 5-8
Using the Print Head Alignment Utility 5-9
Using the Control Panel To Align the Print Heads 5-9
Cleaning the Printer 5-10
Transporting the Printer 5-11
Contents
6 Troubleshooting
Diagnosing Problems 6-1
Reading the Control Panel Lights 6-2
Running a Self Test 6-3
Using Hex Dump Mode 6-3
Improving Print Quality 6-4
Printed image has horizontal banding 6-5
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Vertical lines are misaligned or vertical banding
appears 6-5
The printed image has incorrect or missing colors 6-5
The printed image is faint or has gaps 6-6
The printed image is blurry or smeared 6-7
Photographic images look grainy or rough 6-7
Solving Printing Problems 6-8
All lights are off 6-8
Only the Ppower light is on, but nothing prints 6-8
The S paper out light is flashing or on 6-9
A B black or A color ink out light is flashing or on 6-9
The S and Plights are flashing 6-9
All the lights are flashing 6-10
The printer has finished charging the ink cartridge,
but the Ppower light is still flashing 6-10
The printer software doesn’t work correctly after you
upgrade to Windows 95 6-10
After you install your printing software, you see the
Windows 95 New Hardware found window 6-10
You see a spooling error message (Windows) 6-11
You see a memory error message (Macintosh) 6-11
In Windows 95, the Status Monitor box does not
appear with the Despooler 6-11
A portion of your image doesn’t print (Macintosh) 6-11
Printing is too slow 6-12
Your printer switches to the modem port or won’t
confirm on the printer port (Macintosh) 6-12
Your printer icon doesn’t appear in the Chooser
(Macintosh) 6-12
Fixing Paper Problems 6-13
Paper doesn’t feed 6-13
Multiple pages feed at the same time 6-13
Paper jams inside the printer 6-14
Paper doesn't eject fully or is wrinkled 6-14
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Solving Miscellaneous Printout Problems 6-15
Characters are incorrect or garbled. 6-15
The margins are incorrect. 6-15
The image is inverted as if viewed in a mirror. 6-15
The printer prints blank pages. 6-16
A Using Optional Interfaces
Selecting an Interface Board A-1
Using Macintosh Interface Boards A-2
Using the PC Serial Interface Board A-2
Installing Optional Interfaces A-3
B Technical Specifications
Printing B-1
Paper B-3
Ink Cartridges B-5
Mechanical B-5
Electrical B-6
Environmental B-6
Safety Approvals B-6
DOS Support B-6
Control Panel Settings B-7
Control Codes B-8
Character Tables B-9
Contents
Glossary
Index
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Introduction
EPSON® Stylus™ COLOR 800 printer is the ideal output
Your
device for business graphics, single-page layout proofs, digital
photography—or any project you create on your computer.
With resolutions up to 1440 by 720 dpi, you get amazingly
realistic photographic images and vivid graphics in color, or
razor-sharp black printing at speeds up to eight pages per
minute.
The printer software for Windows
advanced color management, with adjustable levels of
brightness, contrast, saturation, and ink colors. Support for
ColorSync
match the colors on your monitor.
With standard parallel and serial ports and simple network
connectivity, setting up your printer is fast and easy.
specially formulated ink cartridges and wide variety of ink jet
papers offer the most flexibility for getting the results you want.
™
2.01 and Windows ICM ensures printouts that
®
and Macintosh® provides
EPSON’s
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Windows System Requirements
To use your printer and its software with a PC, your system
should have:
®
◗ An IBM
faster processor
◗ Microsoft
or Windows 95
◗ At least 8MB of RAM (more for Windows 95)
◗ At least 20MB of free hard disk space for storing images
(40MB or more is recommended)
◗ VGA, Super VGA, or better display adapter and monitor
◗ A shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable (6 to 10 feet long) to
connect your computer to the printer; the cable must have
a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a
36-pin, Centronics
compatible PC with at least a 386/25 MHz or
®
Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups
®
compatible connector for the printer.
™
3.1,
Macintosh System Requirements
To use your printer and its software with a Macintosh, your
system should have:
◗ Any Macintosh or Power Macintosh model except the
Macintosh +, Macintosh 512, Macintosh Classic,
Macintosh SE, or PowerBook
◗ System 7.1 or later
◗ At least 8MB of RAM (16MB or more is recommended)
◗ At least 20MB of free hard disk space for storing images
(40MB or more is recommended)
◗ VGA (8 bit, 640
◗ Standard Apple
× 480) or better display and monitor
®
System Peripheral-8 cable or equivalent
(RS-422, 8-pin mini DIN male/male, Belkin F2V024
recommended)
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How To Use Your Manuals
To set up your printer, see the Quick Setup card. For color
printing tips, see the Print It in EPSON Color booklet. This
User’s Guide contains the following information:
Chapter 1 covers the basics of printing with Windows or
Macintosh.
Chapter 2 gives guidelines for selecting the right paper or other
media for your print job and instructions for loading it in your
printer.
Chapter 3 tells you how to print special projects with custom
settings for print quality and color management.
Chapter 4 explains how to manage print jobs, check printer
status, and set up your system for network printing.
Chapter 5 gives instructions for replacing ink cartridges,
cleaning and aligning the print heads, and cleaning and
transporting the printer.
Chapter 6 provides solutions for any problems you may have.
Appendix A tells you how to install optional interface cards in
your printer.
Appendix B provides the technical details on your printer, ink
cartridges, and
A Glossary and Index
EPSON media.
are included at the end of the book.
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
You’ll find this information throughout your manual:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Notes contain important information about your printer.
Tips contain additional hints for great printing.
Where To Get Help
EPSON provides customer support and service through a
network of authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. Dial
(800) 922-8 911 for the nearest location or the following
services
◗ Fax-on-Demand access to EPSON’s technical information
◗ Literature on current and new products
◗ The location of your nearest Authorized
◗ Technical information on the installation, configuration,
◗ Customer relations
:
library
Customer Care Center
and operation of
EPSON products
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EPSON Reseller or
Introduction
For answers to commonly asked questions about
products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call EPSON Sound
Advice at (800) 442-2110.
You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories,
and parts from
sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7 766 for dealer
referral.
If you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the
documentation for that program for technical support
information.
EPSON Accessories at (800) 873 -7 766 (U.S.
EPSON
Electronic Support Services
You can access helpful tips, specifications, DIP switch or
jumper settings, drivers, FAQs, sample files, application notes,
and
EPSON product bulletins 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, using a modem and one of the online services below.
World Wide Web
From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at
http://www.epson.com.
EPSON Internet FTP Site
If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or
other software for FTP downloading) to log onto
ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your
e-mail address as the password.
EPSON Download Service
You can call the EPSON Download Service at (800) 442-2007.
Set your communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no
parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.
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EPSON Fax-on-Demand service
You can access EPSON’s technical information library by calling
(800) 442-2 110 or (800 ) 922-8911 and selecting the
appropriate phone option. You must provide a return fax
number to use Fax-on-Demand.
EPSON Forum on CompuServe
Members of CompuServe® can type GO EPSON at the menu
prompt to reach CompuServe’s Epson America Forum. As an
owner of an
introductory CompuServe membership, which entitles you to
an introductory credit and your own user ID and password.
To take advantage of this offer in the U.S. or Canada, call
(800) 848-8 199 and ask for representative #529.
EPSON product, you are eligible for a free
ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency. The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment
program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and
office equipment industry to promote the introduction of
energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax
machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused
by power generation.
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Caution:
Always turn the printer
off using the
button. If you’re using a
power strip, do not
switch it off or unplug the
printer until the
light is off.
P power
P power
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Energy-saving Tips
Here are a few tips you can use to be even more energy-wise:
◗ If your monitor isn’t Energy Star compliant, turn it off
when you’re not using it.
◗ Turn off your computer, printer, and monitor each day
when you are done using them.
◗ Use the print preview option in your software so you can
catch errors before you print something.
◗ Send e-mail rather than distributing memos. Not only is
this faster, but you’ll save paper and storage space too.
Important Safety Instructions
Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions
to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively:
◗ Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean
with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.
◗ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a
radiator or heating vent.
◗ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet
or insert objects through the slots.
◗ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s
label.
◗ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power
outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as
photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch
on and off.
◗ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche
peut être débranchée facilement.
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◗ Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
◗ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure
the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the
extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
◗ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not
attempt to service the printer yourself.
◗ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered
the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet
damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or
exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
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Basic Printing
1
It’s easy to print all your color and black and white documents
with your new EPSON Stylus COLOR 800. First you have to set
up your printer and install the software, following the
instructions on the Quick Setup card. Then read this chapter to
find out about the following:
◗ Printing from Windows
◗ Printing from a Macintosh
◗ What to do when the printer lights flash
Printing from Windows
Note:
If you’re using
Windows NT, you’ll need
special software for your
printer. Contact
described in the
Introduction if you need
printer driver software for
Windows NT.
EPSON as
When you want to print from your Windows application, you
click the print icon or choose Print from the File menu. You
can then choose which pages to print, the number of copies,
and other options. The settings that describe your print job—
whether you want to use color or black ink, for example—are
part of your printer driver software.
The following sections tell you how to set printer options from
Windows applications, how to change the default printer
settings, and how to check your printer’s status.
1-1
Basic Printing
Setting Printer Options from Windows Applications
This section describes the settings you’ll need to check for all
your everyday printouts. See Chapter 3 for information about
advanced settings for special print jobs.
Follow these steps to check printer settings from your word
processor or other Windows software:
For more information
about printer settings,
click the
Windows 95, you can
right-click any item on the
screen and then click
What’s This?
Help button. In
1. Click the
Print icon or choose Print or Print Setup from
the File menu. You see a printing dialog box.
2. Make sure your
EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 printer is
selected, and then click the Printer, Setup, Properties, or
Options button. (You may have to click a combination of
these buttons.) You see a dialog box like the following:
Click to see
list of me dia
types.
3. Click the
Main tab if necessary and make sure the Mode
option is set to Automatic. This is the easiest way to get
good printing results for all kinds of documents, on all
types of paper.
Click for
more
informat ion.
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Basic Printing
For printing at the highest
resolution (SuperFine
quality at 1440 dpi), you
need to use one of the
photo quality media. For
the best printing at any
resolution, always use
EPSON media.
4. Choose the
Media Type you want to print on from the
following list:
◗ Plain paper
◗ 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
◗ Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
◗ Photo Quality Glossy Paper
◗ Photo Quality Glossy Film
◗ Ink Jet Transparencies
The type of paper or other media you choose determines
the print quality or resolution you can use.
See Chapter 2 for guidelines on choosing paper and
handling special media.
5. Choose
6. Set the slider to
Color or Black ink.
Quality or Speed. This lets you choose
between the fastest printing or the highest resolution for the
media you’re using. (The slider is not available for certain
media types.)
7. If necessary, click the
Paper tab and choose your paper size,
number of copies, and orientation. If your software
application lets you control these settings, you don’t need
to use the
8. Click
Paper tab.
OK when you’re finished checking your settings. The
dialog box closes.
If you’re using Windows 95, you can click
Apply and keep
the dialog box open.
9. In the printing dialog box, click
Close, OK, or Print. You
may need to click a combination of these buttons.
While your document is printing, the
EPSON Despooler
dialog box appears, showing the printing progress and the
status of your printer. If you’re using Windows 95, this box
also displays the Status Monitor. (See “Checking Printer
Status,” on page 1-5 for more information.)
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Basic Printing
Setting Default Printer Options
When you change printer settings through your software
application, the settings apply only to the application you’re
using. If you want to adjust the default settings for all your
Windows applications, you can access the dialog box through
the Windows 95 Settings option or the Windows 3.1 Control
Panel.
Make sure all your software applications are closed before you
start. If not, you’ll have to close and then reopen them to have
the new default settings take effect.
Setting Default Options in Windows 95
Follow these steps:
1. Click
2. Right-click the
3. Select
Start, point to Settings, and then point to Printers.
EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 icon.
Properties. Then click the Main tab.
You see the Main printer settings dialog box, as shown on
page 1-2. Any changes you make will become the default
settings for all your applications and documents.
Setting Default Options in Windows 3.1
Follow these steps:
1. Double-click the
2. Double-click the
3. Select
EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 from the list of printers
and click Setup.
You see the Main printer settings dialog box, as shown on
page 1-2. Any changes you make will become the default
settings for all your applications and documents.
Control Panel icon in the Main group.
Printers icon.
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Basic Printing
Checking Printer Status
While your document is printing, the EPSON Despooler dialog
box appears in the lower right corner of your screen:
The name of the
Click to pause
printing.
lick to
ancel printin g.
file you’re printing
appears here.
Click to restart
printing.
Note:
The Status Monitor
appears only if you’re
using Windows 95 and
you’re not printing over a
network.
This dialog box shows the progress of your print job and the
status of your printer. If you run out of paper while printing, for
example, the Despooler warns you. You can use the buttons to
cancel, pause, or restart your print job.
The Status Monitor at the bottom of the dialog box shows how
much ink is left in your printer, along with these status icons:
The Status Monitor is checking printer status.
An error has occured. Check your printer or see Chapter 6.
Your printer is ready to print.
Your printer is printing.
The ink level is low or empty. Check the B or A light on the
control panel and replace the cartridge if necessary.
1-5
Basic Printing
Printing from a Macintosh
When you set up a new printer for your Macintosh, you need to
check the page setup for documents in each application you use.
You can then click the print icon or choose
menu. You see a dialog box that lets you choose which pages to
print, the number of copies, and other options. The settings
that describe your print job—whether you want to use color or
black ink, for example—are part of your printer driver software.
This section describes the settings you’ll need to check for all
your everyday printouts. See Chapter 3 for information about
advanced settings for special print jobs.
Follow these steps to check printer settings from your word
processor or other Macintosh software:
Print from the File
1. Choose
Page Setup from the File menu. You see the Page
Setup dialog box.
2. Choose your paper size and other page setup options and
click
OK. For more information about special paper
settings, see page 2-9.
3. Choose
Print from the File menu or click the Print icon in
your application. You see a dialog box like the following:
Click for more information
about pri nter settings.
Click to see list
of media types.
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Basic Printing
4. Choose the number of copies and indicate which pages you
want to print.
5. Make sure the Mode option is set to Automatic. This is
the easiest way to get good printing results for all kinds of
documents, on all types of paper.
For printing at the highest
resolution (SuperFine
quality at 1440 dpi), you
need to use one of the
photo quality media. For
the best printing at any
resolution, always use
EPSON media.
Note:
On the Macintosh, printer
settings are saved with
your document, but you
can’t save them from one
application to another.
You’ll have to check your
settings each time you
open a new application. If
you want to reuse
settings, you can create
document templates for
your favorite applications.
6. Choose the
Media Type you want to print on from the
following list:
◗ Plain paper
◗ 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
◗ Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
◗ Photo Quality Glossy Paper
◗ Photo Quality Glossy Film
◗ Ink Jet Transparencies
The type of paper or other media you choose determines
the print quality or resolution you can use.
See Chapter 2 for guidelines on choosing paper and
instructions on handling special media.
7. Choose
8. Set the slider to
Color or Black ink.
Quality or Speed. This lets you choose
between the fastest printing or the highest resolution for the
media you’re using.
9. Click
Print when you’re finished checking your settings.
If you chose background printing when you set up your
printer, you can continue working while your document is
printing.
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Basic Printing
What To Do When the Printer Lights Flash
paper out light
black ink out ligh t
black cleaning
button
color cleaning
button
The four lights on your printer’s control panel show the
printer’s status and alert you to problems like paper jams.
color ink out light
load/eject button
power button
power light
S
S
B A
B A
P
P S B A
When the paper light flashes, paper is jammed in the printer.
Turn off the printer and gently pull out all jammed paper.
Then press the E load/eject button. See page 6-14 for more
information.
When the paper light comes on, your paper ran out or is
incorrectly loaded. Load paper in the feeder and then press
the E load/eject button.
When an ink light flashes, your ink supply is low. Make sure
you have a replacement cartridge.
When an ink light comes on, you need to replace the ink
cartridge. See Chapter 5 for instructions.
When the power light flashes, the printer is receiving a print
job or performing a maintenance operation.
When two or more lights flash, your printer may have a
problem. See page 6-9 and page 6-10 for more information.
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Printing on
2
Special Media
Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 800 lets you print on just about
any kind of paper you want to use. You can get great results
printing on various sizes of plain paper, letterhead, and
envelopes. You’ll get even better results with specially coated
ink jet paper. For the best output, use
media: paper, glossy paper, and glossy film.
For special projects, you can use a variety of
designed for ink jet printers, ranging from transparencies to
iron-on transfer paper. You can even set up your printer to use
custom paper sizes to print large posters and banners. This
chapter covers the following:
◗ Using special paper and media
◗ Creating banners and other custom-size projects
EPSON’s photo-quality
EPSON media
Using Special Paper and Media
When you print on special media, you need to be careful about
choosing the correct Media Type and Paper Size settings in
your printer software. The table on the following page lists the
available
for each one.
EPSON media and the Media Type setting to choose
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Printing on Special Media
EPSON ink jet media and their settings
Media name Size Part number Media Type setting
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper A4
Letter
EPSON Special Coated Paper
for 360 dpi Printing
EPSON High Quality Ink Jet
Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
Film
EPSON High Quality Glossy
Paper
EPSON Iron-On Transfer Paper Letter S041001, S041002
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies A4
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet
Cards
EPSON 720 dpi Index Card 4.1
EPSON Photo Quality Self
Adhesive Sheets
Letter S041060
Letter S041111 Photo Quality
A4
Letter
Legal
A4
Letter
A4
Letter
Letter S041072
Letter
4.1
× 5.8 (A6)
5
× 8
8
× 10
× 5.8 (A6) S041054
A4 S041106
S041059
S041060
S041061
S041062
S041067
S041126
S041124
S041071
S041072
S041063
S041064
S041054
S041121
S041122
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
Ink Jet Paper
Photo Quality Glossy
Paper
Photo Quality Glossy
Film
Ink Jet Transparencies
Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper
To order
or call
EPSON papers and other media, contact your dealer
EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only).
In Canada, call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
The type of paper or other media you use is one of the most
important factors in determining the quality of your printed
output. For example, you can achieve the highest resolution
(SuperFine quality at 1440 dpi) only when you use EPSON
Photo Quality media. The following tips will help you get the
best results on any type of paper or other media.
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Note:
When you load paper,
make sure the printable
side is facing up. Some
special media have a cut
corner that you need to
position correctly; follow
any instructions in the
package. Always handle
sheets by the edges, and
don’t touch the printable
surface.
Printing on Special Media
Letterhead, Preprinted Forms, and Legal-size Paper
Load the top edge first. When you load legal-size paper, pull up
the paper support extension as shown below:
Caution:
Don’t use the cleaning
sheets that may be
included with your special
media; they may damage
the printer.
EPSON 360 dpi High Quality and Photo
Quality Ink Jet Paper
You can load paper up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide.
If you use legal-size ink jet paper, don’t load it more than half
way to the arrow mark.
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper, Film,
and Transparencies
Before you load glossy media or transparencies, put a support
sheet (packed with the media) or a plain paper sheet beneath the
stack. You can load up to 20 sheets of glossy paper, and up to
30 sheets of glossy film or transparencies.
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Printing on Special Media
However, you may get better results by loading one sheet at a
time. With multiple sheets loaded, the minimum top margin
you can use is 1.2 inches (30 mm). If you want to use a smaller
top margin, load and print one sheet at a time.
Note:
Use ink jet papers within
one year of purchase.
Use glossy media and
transparencies within six
months. Return unused
sheets and envelopes to
their original package as
soon as possible. See
Appendix B for more
storage information.
Remove each sheet from the output tray immediately after it’s
printed. Make sure each sheet is dry before stacking.
To print on transparencies, remove the paper support and
reposition it in the slots at the back of the printer as shown:
Envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes as shown below:
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Printing on Special Media
If ink smears when you print on envelopes or other thick media,
set the paper thickness lever to the + position. Open the printer
cover and position the lever as shown below. Then close the
cover and print. (Make sure you return the lever to the 0
position before you print on other media.)
Set the thickness lever
to + if ink smears when
you print on envelopes
or cards.
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
You can use these cards to print photographs that look almost as
good as the ones you get from film processing. Make sure you
set the paper thickness lever to the + position as shown above.
You can load up to 30 cards at a time. Always place the
included support sheet under the cards. When you’re ready to
print, use your software to set the
Paper Size option for the
size card you’re using.
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
Use these sheets to print labels or stickers. You can load one
sheet at a time.
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